What does eBay actually charge in fees?

eBay charges a Final Value Fee — typically 12.95% for most categories. Books, music, and DVDs are 14.95%. Musical instruments are 6.35%. There is also a flat $0.30 payment processing fee per transaction. The fee applies to the total buyer payment, including any shipping the buyer pays.

What is ROI and why does it matter for resellers?

ROI (Return on Investment) shows your profit as a percentage of what you spent. A $10 profit on a $25 item is 40% ROI. A $50 profit on a $300 item is only 16.7% ROI. ROI is the best way to compare flips — a small profit on a cheap item can outperform a large profit on an expensive one when you factor in capital tied up.

How do I track profit automatically across all resale platforms?

stokd is a reseller profit tracking app that calculates platform fees, profit, and ROI for every item automatically across eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop, and 9 more platforms. It also shows which sourcing spots have the best ROI. Free for your first 25 items — no credit card required.

Resale Profit Calculator — eBay, Poshmark, Mercari & More

Your numbers

Purchase price

Selling price

Platform

Your shipping cost

What you pay to ship — not what the buyer pays.

Other costs (packaging, travel)

Results

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Net profit

Platform fee—

Total costs—

ROI—

Profit margin—

Break-even price—

Track this in stokd

Auto fee tracking across all platforms. Free to start.

How it works

Three inputs. Real profit instantly.

Enter your costs

What you paid for the item plus shipping and any other costs tied to the flip.

Pick your platform

Select from eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop, StockX, GOAT, and 6 more — or enter a custom fee.

See real profit and ROI

Net profit after every deduction, ROI percentage, and the minimum price you need to break even.

FAQ

Common questions

Why is my real profit different from the sale price?

The platform subtracts fees from your payout, and you also need to subtract what you paid for the item, shipping, and packaging. This calculator does all of that in one step so you see the actual number that ends up in your pocket.

What does eBay actually charge?

eBay charges a final value fee — typically 12.95% for most categories. Some categories like books charge 14.95% and musical instruments are lower at 6.35%. The fee is calculated on the total amount the buyer pays including any shipping they pay.

How does Poshmark's fee structure work?

Poshmark charges a flat $2.95 for sales under $15, and 20% for anything $15 and over. At 20%, it's one of the highest fee platforms — which is why many resellers only list higher-margin items there.

What is ROI and why does it matter?

ROI (Return on Investment) shows your profit as a percentage of what you spent. A $10 profit on a $25 investment is 40% ROI. It's the best way to compare flips — a small profit on a cheap item can outperform a large profit on an expensive one.

How do I track profit automatically across platforms?

stokd calculates platform fees, profit, and ROI for every item automatically. It also shows which sourcing spots have the best ROI so you know where to focus your buying trips. Free for your first 25 items.